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Nightlife & the Arts in Old City Center
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Abraxas
Down a small alley, just a stone's throw from the Dam, you'll... Be the first to write a review |
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Absinthe
If pot or prostitutes aren't your thing, Amsterdam permits another... Be the first to write a review |
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Akhnaton
If you're a world-music buff, think about heading to this renowned... Be the first to write a review |
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Bep
Since opening, Bep has attracted a smart artistic crowd for mellow... Be the first to write a review |
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Bethanienklooster
Many of the city's churches are being used these days by music... Be the first to write a review |
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Beurs van Berlage
The architectural landmark and progenitor of the Amsterdam School... Be the first to write a review |
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Brakke Grond
Part of the Flemish cultural center, the Brakke Grond is infamous... Be the first to write a review |
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Brasserie De Brakke Grond
As would be expected from a theater-happy neighborhood, the Nes... Be the first to write a review |
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Café Cuba
The always lively Nieuwmarkt mainstay serves relatively cheap... Be the first to write a review |
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Café de Jaren
This light and airy multilevel café has a lovely terrace... Be the first to write a review |
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Café Luxembourg
This favorite haunt of the famous food critic Johannes van Dam... Be the first to write a review |
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Café Meander
This student-friendly dance club go-to offers a mixed selection... Be the first to write a review |
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Café Sluyswacht
Beware: the slant of this oldie-but-goodie can lead to nausea... Be the first to write a review |
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Casablanca
On the edge of the Red Light District sits this neighborhood's... Be the first to write a review |
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Club Stereo
Opened in summer 2007, this city-center gay bar is the new kid... Be the first to write a review |
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Cockring
This strictly men-only venue is almost an institution in the... Be the first to write a review |
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Cotton Club
Fans of more traditional jazz should check out the legendary... Be the first to write a review |
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Cuckoo's Nest
Back in 1984, this bar was so leather-lined it put San Francisco's... Be the first to write a review |
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Dampkring
As much as being stoned and being starstruck seem antithetical... Be the first to write a review |
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Dantzig
With a view of the Amstel River, this grand café jutting... Be the first to write a review |
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De Buurvrouw
In this small sawdusted and kitsch-strewn haven, students and... Be the first to write a review |
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De Doktertje
Beer and liquor are just what "the little doctor," the tiniest... Be the first to write a review |
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De Engelenbak
This venue is best known for its "Open Bak," an open-stage event... Be the first to write a review |
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De Engelse Reet
Also referred to as "The Pilsner Club," this decidedly ancient... Be the first to write a review |
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Dirty Dick's
Let's just say that the name of this leather cruise bar has a... Be the first to write a review |
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Engelse Kerk
The former Pilgrims' hangout has weekly concerts of baroque and... Be the first to write a review |
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Frascati
The three stages here all create a sense of intimacy for both... Be the first to write a review |
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The Getaway
True to its name, this bar-restaurant provides a cool and convenient... Be the first to write a review |
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Getto
Every color and chromosome combination is welcome at this self-proclaimed... Be the first to write a review |
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Green House
Another Cannabis Cup darling, and a not uncommon docking station... Be the first to write a review |
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International Theaterschool
Handily located near the Waterlooplein, this institution unites... Be the first to write a review |
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Kadinsky
This chain offers mellow jazz and scrumptious chocolate-chip... Be the first to write a review |
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Kadinsky Café
By establishing its own café-bar, right across the street... Be the first to write a review |
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Kapitein Zeppos
Nestled on an easy-to-miss alley, this former cigar factory is... Be the first to write a review |
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Lime
This slick, minimalistic lounge sandwiched between the Red Light... Be the first to write a review |
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Lokaal 't Loosje
An old tram warehouse where the arty and the studenty unite... Be the first to write a review |
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Lux
A fantastic 1960s look and an attractive young crowd keeps it... Be the first to write a review |
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Muziektheater 
Seating 1,600 people to witness its international performances... Be the first to write a review |
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NL-Lounge
Taking its name from the national car code, NL is one of the... Be the first to write a review |
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Odeon
If you feel like some weekend dancing in a gracious old canal... Be the first to write a review |
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PRIK
Not only is this highly popular bar-café a new kid on... Be the first to write a review |
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Queen's Head
You won't find Queen Beatrix here, but a mainstream crowd of... Be the first to write a review |
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The Tara
This labyrinth of an Irish bar is large enough to host live music... Be the first to write a review |
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Waalse Kerk
Founded in 1409, restored in 1647, and rebuilt in 1816, this... Be the first to write a review |
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The Web
Leather, piercing, and tattoos predominate, but meeting one's... Be the first to write a review |
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Winston
If a small-scale club is what you're after, take a hike up the... Be the first to write a review |
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Wynand Fockink
This is Amsterdam's most famous—and miraculously least... Be the first to write a review |
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